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  • 4YO plus  |   Class 3  |   3m 26y  |   7 Runners  |   Turf
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Horse silk
American Miket34
Age: 9|  Weight: 12-0| J: S Bowen| T: O Murphy| OR:  135| D
Smart Grade 2-winning chaser at his best for Gordon Elliott who was given a considerate return from 7 months off for new yard when third over fences at Newbury (2½m). However, well held following breathing operation back over hurdles at Chepstow last month.
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2
Horse silk
Thank You Ma'amb,t13
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-4| J: Miss O Nicholls(5)| T: G Nicholls| OR:  125| D
Gradually progressive over hurdles last season, winning twice at around 3m. Not in the same form switched to fences on return last month but hindered his chance with a significant early error back over hurdles at Uttoxeter (23f) 2 weeks ago. Blinkers return in place of cheekpieces.
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3
Horse silk
Jupiter Des Mottes41
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-1| J: Danny McMenamin| T: N G Richards| OR:  122| C
Bumper/hurdles winner who disappointed on return/chase debut in November but shaped much better than being pulled up suggests back with this yard over hurdles at Haydock (3m) 6 weeks ago, badly hampered 2 out. Remains low-mileage and expected to take a step forward.
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4
Horse silk
Kent De Thaix42
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-12| J: Jonathan England| T: S England| OR:  119| D
Progressed with each start in novice/maiden hurdles, off the mark at third attempt at Carlisle (19.3f) in December. Struggled in Grade 2 next time but quickly back on track when fifth on handicap debut at Kelso (23f) 6 weeks ago. Possibilities starting out for new yard.
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5
Horse silk
Jalisco Start28
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-11| J: K Brogan| T: L Horsfall| OR:  118| D
Much better over hurdles than fences, adding to her tally in small-field handicap at Chepstow (23.6f) on penultimate start. Gave another good account when fourth in a much deeper race at Newbury (3m) and she commands respect with her consistency a real asset.
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6
Horse silk
Escapologist12(ex 7)
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-11| J: J J Burke| T: James Owen| OR:  111
Seemed to benefit from the step back up in trip/switch to hold-up tactics when opening his account in handicaps at Market Rasen (23f) 12 days ago, arguably value for extra too. That wasn't a strong race but he's still unexposed at 3m+.
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7
Horse silk
Ballygearyt14
Age: 9|  Weight: 10-3| J: William Maggs(3)| T: M E Sowersby| OR:  110
Winless since June 2024 but he did at least post one of his better efforts from easing mark when keeping on for third at Doncaster (21f) a couple of weeks ago. Stamina to prove but clearly handicapped to go close.
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Forecasts

Escapologist (11/4), Jupiter Des Mottes (3/1), Kent De Thaix (9/2), American Mike (6/1), Jalisco Star (7/1), Thank You Ma'am (8/1), Ballygeary (14/1)

Verdict

JUPITER DES MOTTES shaped much better than being pulled up suggests having rejoined his former yard at Haydock 6 weeks ago and, with that run likely to have brought him on, he could be worth chancing with his sights lowered. Market Rasen scorer Escapologist remains unexposed over 3m+ and he's feared, with Kent de Thaix and likeable mare Jalisco Star others meriting respect.

Prize Money

1st: ÂŁ5,809.002nd: ÂŁ2,673.003rd: ÂŁ1,336.004th: ÂŁ669.005th: ÂŁ333.00

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